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Canada Invests in Environmental Monitoring to Advance Tidal Energy in the Bay of Fundy

2025-09-29T23:54:36Z

WOLFVILLE, NS, Sept. 19, 2025 /CNW/ – The Government of Canada is working closely with the province of Nova Scotia, Indigenous communities, academia and industry to support the development of clean technology and energy projects, including tidal projects in the Bay of Fundy. Today, the Honourable Kody Blois, on behalf of the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources…

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Canadian Youth Celebrated for Excellence in Innovation

2025-05-28T16:25:50Z

OTTAWA, ON, May 27, 2025 /CNW/ – Young Canadian innovators take centre stage tomorrow as part of Canadian Innovation Week. The honourees, aged 14 to 18, are national winners and finalists of the Rideau Hall Foundation’s (RHF) Ingenious+ youth innovation challenge, which provides young innovators with the opportunity to advance their projects through financial support, learning opportunities…

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Discovering the Magic of Silent Trails: A Journey into Urban Tranquility

2025-05-02T17:11:01Z

Ever felt the need to escape the city’s hustle and bustle without actually leaving it? The Silent Trails project is here to redefine your urban nature experience. What is Silent Trails? Silent Trails is a collaborative initiative between the University of British Columbia and Metro Vancouver Regional Parks, spearheaded by PhD candidate Tara Brown. The project designates specific trails…

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Tackling energy poverty and improving housing in underprioritized communities

2025-03-28T16:25:05Z

This video celebrates International Women’s Day with Yasmin Abraham, President and Co-Founder of Kambo Energy Group, a social enterprise dedicated to addressing energy poverty and enhancing housing in underrepresented communities. In the video, Yasmin discusses her work in equity-based energy and climate programming, collaborating with governments and utilities across North America to develop…

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Video: Berg Lake Trail reopens after four years of phased restoration!

2025-03-27T17:26:38Z

Exciting news! After a huge four-year restoration project following the severe flooding in 2021, the Berg Lake Trail is set to reopen soon. The hard work focused on improving safety, preserving the trail’s natural beauty, and making it more resilient to climate challenges in the future. This video showcases the intricate and challenging process of restoring the Berg Lake Trail…

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Video: Why Join iNaturalist.ca?

2024-11-15T15:24:29Z

iNaturalist.ca is the Canadian branch of iNaturalist, a popular online platform and mobile app that allows users to record, share, and learn about biodiversity by documenting observations of plants, animals, fungi, and other organisms found in nature. It’s part of the global iNaturalist Network, a collaboration of various national iNaturalist platforms tailored to specific countries.

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Discover Parks – BC Parks Foundation

2024-10-21T21:03:25Z

Exciting News: Discover Parks by the BC Parks Foundation is Here! The BC Parks Foundation is thrilled to introduce Discover Parks—the new go-to for unforgettable park adventures! Whether visitors are seasoned explorers or just beginning their outdoor journey, there’s something amazing in store for everyone. Self-Guided Activities: Visitors can dive into nature at their own pace with…

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New report reveals dramatic increase in overuse of toxic pesticides in Canada – Ecojustice

2025-01-27T23:39:38Z

OTTAWA/TRADITIONAL, UNCEDED TERRITORY OF THE ALGONQUIN ANISHNAABEG PEOPLE – A new report from Ecojustice reveals that pesticide sales in Canada increased by a staggering 47 per cent between 2011 and 2021. These dramatic increases in sales lead to higher and higher exposures for people in Canada and their environment. The report calls on the Canadian government to take urgent steps to address its…

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Powering Canada’s Future

2024-12-23T17:46:32Z

OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 17, 2024 /CNW/ – In the 21st century, building out clean, reliable, and affordable electricity is the best way to bring a growing economy the low-cost power it needs to compete. Today, 85% of Canada’s electricity is generated from clean sources like hydropower, wind, solar, and nuclear—and it’s a big part of the reason why companies around the world are choosing to invest in…

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Watch: Planting Hope – A Regreening Story

2024-11-28T21:45:06Z

From Science North (Sudbury) – The loon, one of the oldest bird species in the world, has been returning to Ontario lakes since the end of the last ice age, nearly 10,000 years ago. We see them as more than just a bird; they are an indicator species. Their presence signifies the health of the land. Greater Sudbury has a unique story to share, of a time when there were no loons to be found…

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